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Farmer Giles of Ham - JRR Tolkien (1949) Summary - 3.88 ⭐️
Book 399: Farmer Giles of Ham - JRR Tolkien (1949)
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Book at a glance: Farmer Giles of Ham is a lighthearted novella written by J.R.R. Tolkien, first published in 1949. Set in a whimsical and pseudo-historical version of Britain, the story follows the unlikely rise of a farmer, Aegidius Ahenobarbus Julius Agricola de Hammo (Farmer Giles), who becomes a hero after confronting a giant and later a dragon. Filled with humor, folklore elements, and satirical commentary, Tolkien combines his linguistic expertise and storytelling charm to create a delightful medieval fable.
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